Strategies and Actions

Energy Port Phillip City Council is committed to working with local and regional communities and agencies to become an energy efficient City powered by renewable sources of energy.	Water Council is committed to becoming a water sensitive city. A water sensitive city is an adaptive city that is resilient to low water availability and the impacts of climate change.
Transport Port Phillip residents have indicated that they want a reduction in the impact of the motor vehicle on their streets and lives. In response, the Sustainable Transport Unit has produced a number of strategies, which were developed after extensive community consultation.	Waste The City of Port Phillip Waste Wise Strategy guides the the City of Port Phillip's waste policy and decision making on the provision of services and the coordination of litter and waste education programs undertaken by the council.
Our Built Environment The term ‘built environment' refers to almost anything that is built, including our houses, roads and public structures.	Pollution This section provides information and practical solutions about preventing pollution and sourcing low-pollution alternatives.
Purchasing This section provides information and practical solutions about sustainable purchasing and procurement, from saving money while being a savvy eco-shopper to sustainable and ethical investment.	Our Natural Environment The term ‘natural environment' is used to refer to spaces such as our coastline, heritage parks, gardens, native reserves, significant sites, wildlife and biodiversity corridors, and even private home gardens.
Climate Change The City of Port Phillip has been working to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions since 1998, and will continue to implement its Greenhouse Gas Reduction Strategy to reduce emissions.